Diesel Rises 0.3¢ to $4.135 a Gallon
Diesel rose 0.3 cent to $4.135 a gallon and gasoline gained 3.1 cents to $3.878 — the 11th straight increases for both fuels, the Department of Energy reported Monday.
September 18, 2012Biodiesel Requirement Boosted for 2013, EPA Says
The amount of biodiesel products required to be included in diesel fuel markets was increased to 1.28 billion gallons in 2013 from the current 1 billion gallons, the Environmental Protection Agency said.
September 17, 2012Eaton Supports Calif. Hybrid Vehicle Voucher Program
Eaton Corp. said Monday it has aligned with the California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California-based fleets purchase medium and heavy-duty hybrid trucks.
September 17, 2012Werner Enterprises Tests Natural Gas Engines; Paper Transport Reports Favorable Results
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Trucking’s experiment with natural gas engines continues to expand, as another major truckload fleet said it was testing the fuel, and a medium-size fleet already reported significantly favorable results in regional and local shipping.
September 17, 2012Diesel Rises 0.5¢ to $4.132; Gasoline Inches Up 0.4¢
Retail diesel prices in the United States rose 0.5 cent to $4.132 a gallon last week, the Department of Energy reported, for its 10th straight gain.
September 17, 2012Oil Closes Week at Four-Month High $99 a Barrel
Oil rose to a four-month high Friday, closing the trading week at $99 a barrel following the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it will take additional steps to boost the U.S. economy, Bloomberg reported.
September 14, 2012DOE Boosts 2012 Diesel Forecast by 12¢, to $3.96 a Gallon
Diesel will average $3.96 this year, the Department of Energy said, boosting its most recent forecast by 12 cents on projected higher crude oil prices.
September 13, 2012Oil Tops $98 a Barrel in Early Trading
Oil rose to more than $98 a barrel in early trading Wednesday, a day after closing over $97 for just the second time in the past four months, Bloomberg reported.
September 12, 2012Diesel Rises a Half-Cent to $4.132
Diesel rose 0.5 cent to $4.132 a gallon, its 10th straight increase, while gasoline also continued to rise, the Department of Energy reported in its weekly survey.
September 11, 2012Survey Finds Growing Interest Among Carriers for NG Tractors
A new survey found 51.4% of carriers are considering natural gas-fueled trucks when buying new vehicles, according to Transport Capital Partners and ACT Research.
September 10, 2012